True or False:
Although the body appears to be a solid object, approximately 60% of an adult's body weight consists of water. - Answer-True
Released by the cardiac muscle fibers in response to increased pressure within the cardiac chambers, stimulate the elimination of water and sodium in th...
Nursing Pathophysiology- Chapter 7
Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Balance
Exam Questions and Answers
True or False:
Although the body appears to be a solid object, approximately 60% of an adult's body
weight consists of water. - Answer-True
Released by the cardiac muscle fibers in response to increased pressure within the
cardiac chambers, stimulate the elimination of water and sodium in the urine to prevent
salt-induced hypertension - Answer-Natriuretic peptide hormones
Process of filtration - Answer-osmosis
"push" force in fluid movements - Answer-Hydrostatic pressure
"pull" or attraction force in fluid movements - Answer-Osmotic pressure
Signs of Fluid deficient (dehydration) - Answer--Sunken, soft eyes
-Decreased skin turgor, dry mucous membranes
Thirst, weight loss
-Rapid, weak, thready pulse, low blood pressure, and orthostatic hypotension
-Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, possible stupor
-Increased body temperature
-Laboratory values:
Increased hematocrit
Increased electrolytes (or variable)
Urine: high specific gravity, low volume
Signs of Fluid Excess (Edema) - Answer--Localized swelling (feet, hands, periorbital
area, ascites)
-Pale, gray, or red skin color
-Weight gain
-Slow, bounding pulse, high blood pressure
-Lethargy, possible seizures
-Pulmonary congestion, cough, rales
-Laboratory values:
Decreased hematocrit
Decreased serum sodium
Urine: low specific gravity, high volume
Fluid Excess - Answer-occurs in the extracellular compartment
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